Storm Track & Forecast
Storm babet Overview
Timing
Start: 17 Oct 2023
End: 20 Oct 2023
Intensity
Weather Warnings
Issued: 18 Oct 2023 | Expires: 20 Oct 2023
Issued: 19 Oct 2023 | Expires: 20 Oct 2023
Emergency Response
Active Emergency Services
- Scottish Fire and Rescue
- Police Scotland
- Coastguard
Historical Context
Notable Characteristics
- Record-breaking rainfall in eastern Scotland
Storm Tracking
News Coverage

10/31/2023
UK weather: Amber warning issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches
The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland urging people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

10/31/2023
UK weather: Amber warnings issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches
The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland urging people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

10/31/2023
UK weather: Amber alert issued for parts of England as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches
The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland warning people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

10/31/2023
UK weather: Flooding hits parts of Northern Ireland - as 'nasty' Storm Ciaran approaches UK
The Met Office warns areas across the UK already hit by Storm Babet are at risk of more flooding as Storm Ciaran approaches - with police in Northern Ireland warning people not to travel amid heavy rain and weather warnings.

10/30/2023
UK weather: Storm Ciaran to bring 'nasty' weather with 80mph gusts and up to 60mm of rain as amber warning issued
A Met Office meteorologist warned that up to 60mm of rain could fall over Northern Ireland and the south of the UK, with areas already hit by Storm Babet at risk of more flooding. Tuesday (Halloween) was expected to be still unsettled but quieter.

10/30/2023
UK weather: Storm Ciaran to bring 'nasty' weather with 80mph gusts and up to 60mm of rain
A Met Office meteorologist warned that up to 60mm of rain could fall over Northern Ireland and the south of the UK, with areas already hit by Storm Babet at risk of more flooding. Tuesday (Halloween) was expected to be still unsettled but quieter.

10/29/2023
UK weather: Yellow Met Office warnings every day until Thursday as Storm Ciaran approaches
Weather warnings around the UK have been coupled with dozens of flood warnings, with people in the south being cautioned about 'significant coastal flooding', just days after Storm Babet brought flooding and strong winds to the country.